Kadriorg by Rikas Hotels

I stayed at this hotel for one night and encountered an utterly deplorable and potentially life-threatening situation. Despite the quiet hours starting at 10:00 PM, an emergency siren blared at 11:30 PM, accompanied by a strong smell of burning plastic and smoke. Myself and other guests were forced to flee outside into the freezing cold in our pajamas. I have a heart condition and rely on medication, and this incident caused me extreme stress that could have had serious health consequences. As I was evacuating, I encountered a group of individuals, possibly of Caucasian or Central Asian descent (I know Turkish and recognized they were speaking a Turkic language). They were laughing and, by their own admission, claimed they had started a fire in the kitchen. I captured this on video. After about 10 minutes, a single security guard arrived, and we were allowed back inside 5 minutes later—20 minutes total in the cold and under immense stress, with no explanation provided. The cause of the fire was never disclosed, raising serious concerns about the hotel’s safety. After midnight, the siren was tested at least five more times, and until 2:00 AM, I could hear loud conversations, phone calls, and footsteps, making rest impossible. I messaged the hotel owner about the incident at 12:30 AM, but received a response only at 10:30 AM, stating they were unaware of the situation—an astonishingly irresponsible reply. In the morning, I saw the same individuals allegedly responsible for the fire still in the hotel, possibly illegal staff members, which only heightened my sense of unease. This hotel fails to meet even the most basic standards of hospitality and poses a genuine risk to guests’ safety. I strongly advise against staying here if you value your well-being, security, and peace of mind. I have all proof - the chat with hotel manager, pictures and videos of the incident.

Its a great place, and location. However it was honestly overpriced this time, and not completely clean. And the mattress was just not there. It was as if sleeping on pillows. Otherwise its safe, and decent overnight stay.

4.5 stars